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Quality George III Inlaid Mahogany Cheston Chest in Perfect Original Condition
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Quality George III Inlaid Mahogany Cheston Chest in Perfect Original Condition

18th century
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Circa 1780. George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest in perfect original condition. Surmounted by a moulded cornice with a cross banded and boxwood inlaid frieze above two short and three long inlaid, cock-beaded drawers with original ormolu brass swan neck handles and quarter-cut oak drawer linings. The base with a moulded waist above three long matching drawers and supported on a neat, moulded base with original shaped bracket feet. Lovely mellow colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest to the 18th Century.

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SA999195
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29993
Description
Circa 1780. George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest in perfect original condition. Surmounted by a moulded cornice with a cross banded and boxwood inlaid frieze above two short and three long inlaid, cock-beaded drawers with original ormolu brass swan neck handles and quarter-cut oak drawer linings.
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The base with a moulded waist above three long matching drawers and supported on a neat, moulded base with original shaped bracket feet.
Georgian Antiques

Lovely mellow colour and patina.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest-on-chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA999195
Dealers Internal Ref
29993
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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two small over six long graduated drawers with string inlay and bracket feet.
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Archive I A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two small over six long graduated drawers with string inlay and bracket feet.

Quality George III Inlaid Mahogany Cheston Chest in Perfect Original Condition

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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two small over six long graduated drawers with string inlay and bracket feet.
Quality George III Inlaid Mahogany Cheston Chest in Perfect Original Condition
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A George III mahogany chest-on-chest featuring two small over six long graduated drawers with string inlay and bracket feet.
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A George III chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy, is an 18th-century piece of English storage furniture featuring two stacking chests of drawers designed to maximize vertical space.

Georgian tallboys were primarily constructed using dense mahogany timber, often featuring pine or oak drawer linings, cast brass swan-neck handles, and fine satinwood or boxwood inlay.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, drawer bottoms with grain running front-to-back, original period brass hardware, and two distinct structural upper and lower sections.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral or boldly painted wall, complementing the dark wood tones with modern artwork or minimal brass accessories for a balanced scheme.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid veneer shrinkage, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply beeswax polish annually to nourish the finish.
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